Joy

Reflect Some days it can be so hard to drag ourselves out of bed. We are tired—physically and mentally. But today can be great if we let it be. So, throw back the covers and get to living. Prayer Dear ...

Reflect “I am well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus.”—Philippians 4:18 St. Epaphroditus is one of those biblical Christians from Philippi—those Christians who seemed to be full of joy and brought cheer to Paul. Actually, the ...

Reflect  Today consider the ending of Psalm 32, “Be glad in the Lord and rejoice…all you upright of heart”. Pray God, thank you for the simple beautyof starting my day todaywith an upright heart.As I begin againlet me reach toward ...

Reflect Just one look at a good friend in a funny situation can send you into full laughter. Just one look at the mountains, plains, flowers, and sky can stop you in your tracks. Just one look at a positive ...

Reflect Today, before checking your email, your phone, and connecting with the outer world, can you start your day noticing the simple, nearby joys already here? Pray Morning birds, let me hear you.Morning birds, you, too, must know God.Because you ...

Reflect With everything going on in our communities and in the greater world, it’s hard to be happy. But St. Francis of Assisi showed us that joy should not only be sought—it should be cherished boldly. Pray God of joy,your ...